Food Pantry Hours: Monday – Friday 10 am – 1 pm
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Pantry Events / Pantry CLOSED / Announcements
JANUARY 2024:
Monday, January 15th: Pantry Closed in Observance of MLK Day
FEBRUARY 2024:
ATTENTION: There will be no sign-ups for Easter hams this year. Hams will be distributed first come, first serve to families residing in 43201, 43202, 43210, 43211, 43219, 43220, 43221, and 43224.
MARCH 2024:
Monday, March 25th – Friday, March 29th: Easter Ham Pickups (while supplies last)
APRIL 2024:
MAY 2024:
Monday, May 27th: Pantry Closed in Observance of Memorial Day
JUNE 2024:
Friday, June 14th: Come to our early Juneteenth Celebrations! There will be free hot food and community resources during our regular hours. All are welcome!
Back to School signups: TBA
JULY 2024:
Thursday, July 4th and Friday, July 5th: Pantry Closed in Observance of Independence Day
ATTENTION: There will be no re-verification process in July. Please bring your address verification documents to NSI the first time you visit us and any time that your address changes throughout the year.
ATTENTION: Back to School distribution will be Thursday, July 18th at Charity Newsies (4300 Indianola Ave.)
AUGUST 2024:
SEPTEMBER 2024:
Monday, September 2nd: Pantry Closed in Observance of Labor Day
Monday, September 30th – Friday, November 8th: Thanksgiving Food Basket and Christmas Toy Program Sign-ups
ATTENTION: You MUST bring your address verification and children’s birthdate verification documents with you at the time of sign-up. Program available to children ages 0 – 12, residing in 43201, 43202, 43210, 43211, 43219, 43220, 43221, and 43224.
OCTOBER 2024:
Monday, September 30th – Friday, November 8th: Thanksgiving Food Basket and Christmas Toy Program Sign-ups
ATTENTION: You MUST bring your address verification and children’s birthdate verification documents with you at the time of sign-up. Program available to children ages 0 – 12, residing in 43201, 43202, 43210, 43211, 43219, 43220, 43221, and 43224.
NOVEMBER 2024:
Tuesday, November 5th: The pantry will be closed for Election Day
Monday, September 30th – Friday, November 8th: Thanksgiving Food Basket and Christmas Toy Program Sign-ups
Saturday, November 23rd, 10 am – 3 pm: Thanksgiving Food Basket Pickup (you must sign up in advance for this distribution)
Wednesday, November 27th – Friday, November 29th: Closed for Thanksgiving
DECEMBER 2024:
December 16th – December 20th: Christmas Toy Pickup (during regular pantry hours)
Saturday, December 21st, 10 am – 3 pm: Christmas toy Pickup
Monday, December 23rd – Friday, January 3rd, 2025: Closed for Christmas and New Years
ATTENTION: Do not wait for a call from NSI! If you signed up for our Christmas Toy program in Oct/Nov, please feel free to come pick up your items during the pickup dates. Due to a large amount of need for this program, NSI is no longer able to provide reminder calls to families for toys.
Please note: Christmas toys MUST be picked up no later than 3 pm on Saturday, December 21st or they will no longer be available.
Pantry will reopen on Monday, January 6, 2025